Substation Senior Structural Engineer

Substation Senior Structural Engineer HDR is looking for a Substation Senior Structural Engineer (Substation Sr. SE) to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry‑recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side‑by‑side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future. The Substation Sr. SE has broad technical knowledge and experience with the structural design components of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects up to 500kV, including steel structure and foundation analysis & design. Leveraging that knowledge and experience, they work in close coordination with Project Managers (PM) and project teams in multiple office locations to lead, oversee, review, and/or execute the structural engineering and design components of substation projects. The Substation Sr. SE may also train, mentor, and guide junior engineers across the practice and help develop and implement best practices to advance our capabilities across this discipline. Specific duties include: Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute structural engineering tasks for a variety of substation structural members such as rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes. Engineering duties include detailed design, calculations, and detailing for fabrication or development of loading and concept drawings for submittal to a steel fabricator to design and fabricate. Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and potentially other types, using industry standard software. Support physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials. Prepare and /or review specifications for construction & materials. Assign project tasks and provides technical guidance to project team members. Coordinates and/or performs quality checks and reviews for project deliverables per the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world class quality product to the client. Performs quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis. Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers to cross‑train and share resources. Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards. Work independently and direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more Project Engineers, EIT’s, or CADD/Designers. Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations. Work with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and will attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline. May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events. Participate in project reviews as needed. Some travel may be required. Preferred / Desired Qualifications Master’s degree in Structural Engineering. SE license or ability to obtain preferred. SE license in Hawaii and California is a plus. Technical design experience with physical/outdoor design of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500kV. Familiarity with the latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE‑113 and other industry standards. Experience using industry standard design software, including PLS‑Tower and Mathcad Prime. Previous consulting firm experience. Minimum 10 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity, including foundation and steel structural design. Working knowledge of the latest AISC‑360, ASCE‑7, ACI‑318, and other industry standards. Experience using industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L‑Pile, or Equivalent. Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, and technical managers and project staff. Self‑starter with strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analytical software Experience in design calculations and layouts Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood Requires understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $132,107 – $204,500. 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